Subtract 12/70 from 42/60
42/60 - 12/70 is 37/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 70 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
42/60 = 42 × 7/60 × 7 = 294/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
12/70 = 12 × 6/70 × 6 = 72/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294/420 - 72/420 = 294 - 72/420 = 222/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/70
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